The government is reportedly looking into asking Netflix and Disney+ viewers to contribute to a licence fee to secure the future of the BBC. As viewing habits evolve the government could consider funding options to support the broadcaster when it reviews the BBC’s current Royal Charter,

The Government is considering extending the TV licence fee to streaming services, as it looks for new ways to fund the BBC after 2027. But would you be happy to pay-up even if you never watch it?

The UK is considering making households who only use streaming services such as Netflix and Disney pay the BBC license fee, as part of plans to modernize the way it funds the public-service broadcaster.

The TV licence fee is currently £169.50, rising in 2024 after being frozen at £159 for two years. In April it will rise again, to £174.50.

The TV Licence fee could be extended to those who watch non-live TV on streaming sites like Netflix and Disney+ - and Brits aren't happy.

HOUSEHOLDS who only use streaming services such as Netflix may have to pay the BBC licence fee under new rules. Ministers are drawing up proposals to overhaul the way the Beeb is funded after the

The United Kingdom is considering making households who only use streaming services such as Netflix and Disney pay the British Broadcasting Corp (BBC) licence fee, as part of plans to modernise the way it funds the public-service broadcaster.

UK government considers requiring Netflix and streaming-only households to pay the TV Licence fee, even without BBC viewing, as part of major funding overhaul

In a move to modernise the licence fee for the streaming age, the government is considering changes that could see people pay to watch streaming services.